Details of the Marine Biology Internship in Tenerife
Scuba Diving & Underwater Sampling
Your Role and Responsibilities in the Program
As a marine biology intern in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, your mission is to collect data in the field using different underwater equipment and methods for sampling rocky bottoms and seagrasses. You will have the opportunity to graphically and statistically analyze the data acquired during the dive, and you will be provided with support in the writing of your personal scientific manuscript.
You'll be able to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a variety of subtopics. You will have the opportunity to write a thesis or scientific publications and increase your skills in the marine conservation sector. They will follow you step by step, from lessons to scuba diving.
Students, recent graduates and researchers are advised to seek funding at their universities by contacting their universities' International/Placement/Erasmus+ offices or other scholarship providers.
Weekly Schedule
- Week 1: Buoyancy dive, underwater sampling, marine biology lessons, rock substrate sampling, and more.
- Week 2: Shore dives in Abades, plankton collections and analysis, introduction to rocky bottom communities.
- Week 3: Boat dive, shore dives, night dive, and writing of the scientific manuscript.
- Week 4: Abades Dives, questions and clarifications, and completion of the scientific manuscript.
What You'll Get
The program offers 16 certified dives, theoretical lessons, hands-on experience, skill development, contribution to conservation, personal growth, mentoring and guidance, data analysis and interpretation, and a See you diving welcome kit, among other benefits.
16 certified dives (equipment included)
Several theoretical lessons in marine biology.
Hands-on experience
Skill Development
Career Exploration
Contribution to conservation
Understanding Conservation Strategies
Personal Growth
Mentoring & Guidance
Data analysis and interpretation
Welcome kit provided by See you diving
DAN Annual Diving Insurance valid worldwide for 1 year
Signed and stamped certificate of participation.
Possible letters of reference if requested by the intern.
What to Bring
A list of essentials you should bring is provided:
- Laptop with Microsoft Excel and Word programs installed
- Any full scuba gear if you have it.
- Flip-flops and comfortable walking shoes.
- Swimsuit and towel
- Eco-friendly sunscreen
- Waterproof bag
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
